Student Research Assistant

Student Research Assistant
Harold Washington College

The Physical Science Department offers high quality survey and laboratory courses designed for transfer, general education needs and professional development. Harold Washington College has an opening for a part-time Student Research Assistant. This role is responsible for performing duties in support of a defined research project, such as literature review, field work, and laboratory experiments. If you are a goal-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, consider joining our team. 
 

Eligibility Requirements:

- Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States

- Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago

- Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes

- Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate

- Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)

- Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions

- Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago

- All positions are “employment at-will”
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the assigned supervising faculty mentor, performs duties in support of a defined research project, such as literature review, field work, and laboratory experiments.

Prepares scientific reports and presentations.

Attends mandatory meetings and workshops.

Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma required

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

 

Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. At HWC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma required

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

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